Agfa
Thesis Student - Software modernization
About the job
Thesis Student – Software modernization
Job Description
Are you about to finish your degree with a thesis? Do you want to apply your software engineering skills to a real world product used in medical imaging?
We are offering a thesis position focused on modernizing a legacy software component and better integration into the existing quality assurance infrastructure.
During your project you will use C++, our internal development framework, AI-assisted development tools and modern continuous integration (CI) practices to migrate an existing code base to a new framework and establish a robust automated testing environment. You will collaborate closely with imaging specialists and development experts to ensure the software meets the high quality standards needed for medical applications.
Your Role
• Design, implement, and improve automated unit and regression tests
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code migration, test generation,
refactoring, and documentation
• Establish and monitor code coverage metrics
• Integrate testing, coverage analysis, and regression checks into the existing CI/CD pipeline
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize future software migration efforts
• Use and improve best practices for integrating AI coding assistants into software modernization workflows
• Collaborate with senior software developers and imaging experts to validate functionality and quality
Your Profile
• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong affinity with software development, testing, automation and development infrastructure
• Experience with C++ development, experience with other programming languages is a plus
• Familiarity with git and CI/CD concepts is an asset
• Curious and eager to explore new tools, technologies, and environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English/Dutch and a collaborative mindset
Why Join Us?
• Work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment
• Help build next-generation medical imaging solutions
• Collaborate with a diverse team of software, verification, and imaging experts
• Grow your expertise at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and imaging